Hyderabad, Nov 26 (UNI) Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park has added another feather to its cap, receiving the ISO 9001:2015 certification for the sixth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to global quality standards.
The certification was formally handed over to Zoo Curator Vasantha by State Forest, Environment and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha at the Telangana Secretariat on Tuesday. The minister congratulated the officials and staff for their sustained performance and dedication.
Officials highlighted that Hyderabad Zoo is the first in India to achieve ISO 9001 recognition for six straight years, reflecting consistent excellence in areas such as animal care, breeding protocols, visitor services, ticketing systems, workflow efficiency, emergency response, and staff skill development.
Alongside ISO 9001, the zoo has also earned the ISO 14001 environmental management certification, which highlights ongoing efforts to reduce waste, conserve energy and water, lower carbon emissions and improve habitat management. The recognition underscores Hyderabad Zoo’s commitment to sustainable operations, responsible resource use and pollution control.
Adding to its list of honours, the zoo has secured a 5-star rating for management practices — one of the highest distinctions awarded to zoological institutions. The rating reflects international-level standards in nutrition, veterinary care, enclosure design, sanitation and welfare measures for captive wildlife.
Officials noted that these accreditations are expected to enhance the zoo’s national standing, attract more visitors, strengthen scientific collaborations and draw CSR support for conservation-based projects. With an annual footfall of over 30 lakh visitors and decades of evolution since its inception in 1963, Hyderabad Zoo is steadily emerging as a benchmark for wildlife management and conservation in India.
Minister Surekha commended the team for elevating the zoo’s reputation globally and urged continued efforts to maintain excellence.
Nehru Zoological Park achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification for sixth consecutive year
